Current Date And Time In Punaauia, French Polynesia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:13:55 TAHT
State: Îles du Vent
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Population: 25,750
District: Punaauia
Explore the interactive satellite map of Punaauia, a city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Punaauia — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Punaauia.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for French Polynesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.6333° S | 149.6° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.6333 | -149.6 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 37' 60" S | 149° 35' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 37.9998' S | 149° 36' W |
| City | Punaauia |
| State | Îles du Vent |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Punaauia |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Population | 25,750 |
| Area (km²) | 76.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 29.34 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 338.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.6333, -149.6 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punaauia to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Îles du Vent.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paea | Îles du Vent | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Faaa | Îles du Vent | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Papeete | Îles du Vent | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Pirae | Îles du Vent | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Arue | Îles du Vent | NE | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Papao | Îles du Vent | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Îles du Vent, the home state of Punaauia, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faaa | -17.5593° S | -149.6035° W | 72 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Papeete | -17.5347° S | -149.5684° W | 42 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pirae | -17.5299° S | -149.5512° W | 26 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahina | -17.5065° S | -149.489° W | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Paea | -17.6833° S | -149.5833° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Papao | -17.75° S | -149.55° W | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Arue | -17.5276° S | -149.5344° W | 39 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Afaahiti | -17.744° S | -149.3244° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Otutara | -17.7721° S | -149.4134° W | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Paopao | -17.5186° S | -149.8219° W | 45 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Fa'a'ā International Airport IATA: PPT 9 km (6 mi) from Punaauia |
The exact GPS location of Punaauia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Îles du Vent. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Îles du Vent state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Punaauia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Punaauia lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full French Polynesia map
Punaauia sits within Îles du Vent, French Polynesia, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Punaauia for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Îles du Vent. › Browse every city in Îles du Vent
Coordinates for Punaauia in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in French Polynesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Punaauia are latitude -17.6333° and longitude -149.6°. In directional format: 17.6333° S, 149.6° W. These coordinates mark the center of Punaauia in Îles du Vent and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Punaauia is a city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Punaauia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Punaauia sits at: Latitude 17° 37' 60" S and Longitude 149° 35' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Punaauia has a population of approximately 25,750 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Îles du Vent.
The interactive satellite map of Punaauia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.6333, -149.6 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Punaauia in Îles du Vent. For broader context, explore the Îles du Vent state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Punaauia is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Punaauia sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Îles du Vent.
The closest cities to Punaauia include Paea, Faaa, Papeete. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Punaauia, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 05:44 PM, giving a day length of 11h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Punaauia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Punaauia is approximately 1,963 km (1,220 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,871 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Punaauia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ad Dabbah, Sudan, roughly 74 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Punaauia is approximately 11 km (7 mi) N of Papeete, the national capital of French Polynesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.